FIFA approves GFA proposal to elevate Womenâ??s Football with 2nd Vice President Role

World football governing body FIFA has given its formal approval to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to elevate the Women’s Representative on the Executive Council to the role of 2nd Vice President, a landmark step aimed at strengthening leadership representation and advancing the development of women’s football in Ghana.

The proposal, submitted as part of ongoing statutory reforms, seeks to place the elected female representative third in the GFA’s leadership hierarchy, in alignment with FIFA’s global directive that each confederation must have at least one female representative on its executive body. The initiative is also in line with FIFA’s broader mission to promote gender inclusion and provide women with meaningful decision-making roles in football governance.

However, the proposed amendment is still subject to ratification by the GFA Congress, the Association’s highest decision-making body. The matter is expected to be included in the agenda of the upcoming Congress scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A three-quarters majority approval will be required for the amendment to be officially adopted into the GFA Statutes.

The path to this progressive change began over three years ago, when the GFA received multiple statutory amendment proposals from its members. In response, the Executive Council established a Statutes Review Committee, chaired by Dr. Randy Abbey, to examine and process the submissions.

The committee opened the floor to a wide range of stakeholders, including clubs from the Premier League, Division One League, Women’s Premier League and Regional Football Associations to ensure a participatory and transparent review process. Following extensive consultations, the finalized proposals were submitted to FIFA Governance in collaboration with CAF Governance for review and guidance.

With FIFA’s endorsement now secured, the focus shifts to the Congress vote, which will determine whether this historic change becomes a formal part of the GFA’s governance structure.

The move to position the Women’s Representative as 2nd Vice President sends a strong signal of the GFA, CAF and FIFA's commitment to gender equity and the strategic elevation of women’s football in Ghana. By ensuring women are not only represented but actively involved in top-tier decision-making, the GFA aligns itself with modern governance principles and FIFA’s vision for the global game.

Should the proposal be ratified, it will mark a transformative moment in the history of Ghanaian football, placing women in a more prominent leadership role and setting a precedent for federations across the continent.

World football governing body FIFA has given its formal approval to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to elevate the Women’s Representative on the Executive Council to the role of 2nd Vice President, a landmark step aimed at strengthening leadership representation and advancing the development of women’s football in Ghana.

The proposal, submitted as part of ongoing statutory reforms, seeks to place the elected female representative third in the GFA’s leadership hierarchy, in alignment with FIFA’s global directive that each confederation must have at least one female representative on its executive body. The initiative is also in line with FIFA’s broader mission to promote gender inclusion and provide women with meaningful decision-making roles in football governance.

However, the proposed amendment is still subject to ratification by the GFA Congress, the Association’s highest decision-making body. The matter is expected to be included in the agenda of the upcoming Congress scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A three-quarters majority approval will be required for the amendment to be officially adopted into the GFA Statutes.

The path to this progressive change began over three years ago, when the GFA received multiple statutory amendment proposals from its members. In response, the Executive Council established a Statutes Review Committee, chaired by Dr. Randy Abbey, to examine and process the submissions.

The committee opened the floor to a wide range of stakeholders, including clubs from the Premier League, Division One League, Women’s Premier League and Regional Football Associations to ensure a participatory and transparent review process. Following extensive consultations, the finalized proposals were submitted to FIFA Governance in collaboration with CAF Governance for review and guidance.

With FIFA’s endorsement now secured, the focus shifts to the Congress vote, which will determine whether this historic change becomes a formal part of the GFA’s governance structure.

The move to position the Women’s Representative as 2nd Vice President sends a strong signal of the GFA, CAF and FIFA's commitment to gender equity and the strategic elevation of women’s football in Ghana. By ensuring women are not only represented but actively involved in top-tier decision-making, the GFA aligns itself with modern governance principles and FIFA’s vision for the global game.

Should the proposal be ratified, it will mark a transformative moment in the history of Ghanaian football, placing women in a more prominent leadership role and setting a precedent for federations across the continent.

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